In this conversation, Rakesh Ganeriwal and Krishna Ganeriwal reflect on what “home” means after decades of living in one place.
In a candid discussion with Devansh Bansal, Director, DEV, they speak about family, change, and the quiet expectations that come with a new chapter.
A few moments that set the tone for the conversation:
Watch the full interview to hear their story unfold in their own words.
Devansh Bansal:
Good evening, sir!
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Good, thank you.
Devansh Bansal:
My name is Devansh, and I’m very happy to meet you today. Are you more comfortable speaking in Hindi or English, sir?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Hindi.
Devansh Bansal:
Hindi—I’m also more comfortable in Hindi. So sir, where are you from? Are you from Hyderabad?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Yes, I’m from Hyderabad. I live in Bahadurpura.
Our factory is in Katedan. That’s where our business is.
Devansh Bansal:
You can also tell us your name.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
I’m Rakesh Kumar Ganeriwal.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
I’m Krishna Ganeriwal.
Devansh Bansal:
You were saying about your work in Katedan—what kind of factory do you have?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
We manufacture plastic granules and housekeeping products.
Devansh Bansal:
Since when have you been living in Hyderabad?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Since the year 2000.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
So about 25 years.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Yes, it’s been 25 years.
Devansh Bansal:
Where were you living before that?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Before that, we lived in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Devansh Bansal:
Oh Meghalaya, Shillong—nice!
Krishna Ganeriwal:
It was very nice. Originally, we are from Rajasthan—Marwari.
Devansh Bansal:
Wow! My grandmother is from Rajasthan.
My grandfather is from Bhattu Mandi, Haryana. My grandmother is from—
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Rajasthan.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Where in Rajasthan?
Devansh Bansal:
I’m not exactly sure, sir. I’ve never been there—my father went once.
Please tell us a little about your family. Who all live at home?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
We are two brothers.
This is my brother’s son. Both of us have two children each.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
So it’s a family of ten members.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Our parents also live with us. Altogether, ten members.
Devansh Bansal:
So you’re a joint family.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Yes, a joint family.
Devansh Bansal:
How does your day usually begin? When do you get family time?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Mostly in the evening, after coming back from work.
Devansh Bansal:
How does your morning start, and what’s your daily routine like?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
In the morning we go for a walk, do prayers. After that, we leave home around 10–11 AM.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
We return around 9–10 PM.
Devansh Bansal:
How much time does it take to reach home from Katedan?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Now that the flyover is built, the travel time has reduced a lot.
Around 10–20 minutes… maximum 50 minutes.
Devansh Bansal:
That’s very comfortable.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
It’ll reduce even more.
Devansh Bansal:
After 25 years, how did you decide to move homes?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Earlier, we lived in our own independent building. But now the kids wanted to move into an apartment—what they call a gated community.
So for the kids, we agreed.
They wanted all facilities—play areas, swimming pool, everything. That’s why we joined.
Devansh Bansal:
When you think of “home,” what matters most to you?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
The biggest thing is peaceful living.
Walking areas, cleanliness—these are plus points.
You don’t get that much in regular colonies.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Mainly, you get more facilities and security.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
If everyone goes out, the house should feel safe.
As we grow older, we’ll spend more time at home—so cleanliness, community, and friends matter.
That community feeling isn’t there in individual houses.
Devansh Bansal:
What expectations do you have from this community?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Basic expectations—meeting people in the evenings, parks, common spaces.
There’s a theatre, amphitheater—so people can gather and do activities.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
You don’t need to go outside. Guests can come easily. Community living has its own charm.
Devansh Bansal:
When did you first hear about DEV Signature One?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Honestly, we initially went to see Prestige. On the way back, we saw DEV and its advertising, so we stopped.
We spent a lot of time here. First visit was six months ago.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
We researched a lot, even dropped the plan once. But eventually, we felt it suited our needs.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
We saw many projects in this area, but this felt the best overall.
Devansh Bansal:
What did you like most compared to other projects?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
The way you display everything—bathroom fittings, tiles, windows.
You use aluminum windows instead of uPVC—that’s better.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
You show everything clearly. Other projects only show a model flat.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Overall presentation and hospitality were also very good.
One major point—Prestige has around 4,500 flats but very limited amenities.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Here, fewer flats with large amenity space means better usability.
Terrace activities are also there, which other projects don’t have.
Devansh Bansal:
Who all came during your first visit?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Me, my brother, uncle, and father.
The main excitement was that life would change completely in a gated community.
We were also impressed by the tall, uniform gates—it gives a luxury feel.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
The hall layout in the model house felt instantly appealing.
Devansh Bansal:
And now you’re part of our family—you’re part of the DEV family now.
We don’t call our team a ‘team’, we call it a family.
So how was your experience with the DEV family? You visited multiple times.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Hm.
Overall, the coordination was very good.
Devansh Bansal:
Yes.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Whenever we needed anything or had any doubts, everything was clarified.
There was nothing that went unclear.
Devansh Bansal:
Yes.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
For example, in between we needed a certificate—
Devansh Bansal:
Legal team.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Yes, your legal team.
We got that. There was a small delay, but then it was rectified.
Devansh Bansal:
Yes, sir.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Overall, we felt good.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Whenever we asked for support or raised anything, we always got answers.
They spoke politely. There was no kind of unpleasant behaviour.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Everything was proper.
Devansh Bansal:
I’ve been involved in the planning of this project from the beginning with the architects.
So I wanted to know—was there anything specific in the plan or layout that you liked?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
I didn’t quite get you.
Devansh Bansal:
The layout of the house, the building layout, or the overall project planning.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
One thing we really liked was that there is a dedicated pooja room space, planned with Vastu considerations.
Devansh Bansal:
Yes, sir.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Not many people are doing that.
Also, the fact that vehicle movement is restricted inside.
Devansh Bansal:
Yes.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
That was also something we liked.
Devansh Bansal:
When you first saw the model flat and imagined living here—was there any specific place where you felt you’d spend the most time? Inside the flat or within the project?
For me, it was the swimming pool and badminton court.
My grandfather really liked the terrace garden.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
That’s exactly what I was going to say. The terrace garden is very good.
In the evening or morning, walking there will be very nice.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
It will be a good place to sit.
And personally, I liked the theatre. If guests come and you don’t want disturbance at home, you can take them there.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
If you want to watch something, it felt like a very good option.
Devansh Bansal:
One feature we’re offering—which many projects can’t due to construction restrictions—is allowing minor internal changes.
Everyone’s lifestyle is different, so we allow small internal modifications.
Like shifting a wall slightly, increasing bathroom size—we can incorporate such changes from the start.
Have you made or planned any changes based on your lifestyle?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
No, not yet. We’ll do it later.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Our floors are 15 and 16. Two flats.
Devansh Bansal:
The 14th floor has just been cast. Your floors will be done within the next 40–42 days.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Then we’ll think about changes.
Devansh Bansal:
When you move here from where you’re currently staying—what do you think will be the biggest lifestyle change?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Overall, there will definitely be an upgrade.
The entire area is developing together.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
You’ll make new friends.
You’ll get time for health, morning walks.
The social circle will be good. Festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi—you can enjoy together.
Living with 300 friends—it’s a different kind of joy.
Devansh Bansal:
Buying a flat requires trust in the builder. Compared to large builders, we’re relatively new.
So what helped you build trust in us?
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Mainly the overall experience you provided—it felt professional.
That helped build trust.
We also checked your website and past projects—commercial and residential, including Attapur Village.
Considering all that, we decided.
Devansh Bansal:
When you finally get the keys and move in—what do you think you’ll feel?
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
It should feel good—peaceful, the area, everything.
Krishna Ganeriwal:
Overall, it will feel elevated compared to where we are now.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
It’ll be very different. The entire environment will change.
Devansh Bansal:
Very nice meeting you.
Rakesh Ganeriwal:
Thank you.
